Last update: Jan. 1, 2020
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
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Excretion into breast milk is insignificant (Kafetzis 1981).
No adverse effects requiring medical attention have been observed in the majority of nursing infants whose mothers took this medication (Benyamini 2005).
It is commonly prescribed for infants by Pediatricians.
It is considered medication compatible with breastfeeding by relevant authors and scientific societies (Rowe 2013, Amir 2011, Spencer 2008, Nahum 2006, Mahadevan 2006, Drobac 2005, Bar-Oz 2003, Chin 2000).
The possibility of transient gastroenteritis due to alteration of the intestinal flora in infants whose mothers take antibiotics should be taken into account (Benyamini 2005).
Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs: Compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002).